Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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1 held Olivia close against my chest, her small frame shivering from her

unexpected dip in the Moonlit Reflection Pool. The moonlight caught the droplets of water in her chestnut hair, making them shimmer like

tiny crystals.

"Why did you pretend to be sick on your second day at Canis Enterprises?" I asked, my voice stern despite the concern churning inside me.

She remained silent, her emerald eyes deliberately avoiding mine. The stubborn set of her jaw told me she

wouldn't answer easily.

"Olivia," I pressed, my tone hardening with Alpha authority. "Answer me."

Still nothing. Just the sound of her chattering teeth and the faint scent of venison and moonberry sauce from

the dinner she'd barely touched.

With a frustrated sigh, I adjusted my grip and began walking toward the exit of the Moonlit Garden. My driver would be waiting with the car, and Olivia needed to get warm before she caught a chill.

"Put me down," she finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. "People will see."

"Let them," I replied, tightening my hold.

Her small hands pushed against my chest. "Please, Ethan. I don't want more gossip."

politics were brutal, especially for an Omega without a wolf.

face as we passed a group of pack members near the entrance. Their curious eyes followed us, and I heard

you see that? The Alpha King carrying his

thought he was with Victoria Frost

"Shh! He'll hear you!"

getting Olivia to the

attention, holding the door

face betraying no surprise

wet mate

Olivia said as I

shot her a sharp look.

her emerald eyes flashing with defiance despite

I instructed Maxwell, ignoring her protest.

door, moving swiftly to the driver's seat. Within moments, warm

П

the vents of the

as far from me as possible. Her wet clothes clung to her

off your shoes," I ordered, reaching for her feet before

"What are

are soaked. Take them

made no move to comply, I took matters into my own hands, Grasping her ankle firmly but gently, I removed first one shoe, then the other,

and pale. I rubbed them between my palms, trying

away. "What